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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Waste, radioactive

Radioactive materials at the end of their useful life or in a product that is no longer useful and requires proper disposal. See High-level radioactive waste, Low-level radioactive waste, and Spent (depleted or used) nuclear fuel.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2023